MOUNT MORRIS — On Monday night Mount Morris Police Chief Ken Mignemi announced his retirement to the Village Board. According to a press release from Mayor Frank Provo, Chief Mignemi served in the Mount Morris Police Department for 24 years and as Chief for 7 years. "The entire Village Board wished Chief Mignemi all the best as he starts a new chapter in this life." stated Mayor Provo. … [Read more...]
Fire Damages Mount Morris Police Chief’s ‘Boarding House’
MOUNT MORRIS — A fire damaged a structure on Damonsville Street Friday night. Ken Mignemi, Mount Morris Police Chief and owner of the property, said that the house is repairable. "There was a lot of water damage," said Mignemi. "Everything is repairable." A passerby said that there was no obvious exterior damage and it did not even look like there had been a fire at the house. Mignemi said that the fire was electrical in … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Looks Into Boarding House’s Code Compliance
MOUNT MORRIS – The Mount Morris Village Board said at their board meeting that they are having an independent attorney look into the status of a boarding house in the Village. The complaints, among others, are chiefly lodged by local resident and property owner Derek LaMoy alleging that the house does not meet New York State code for an R-1 district because more than 10 people pay rent to occupy it and can renew indefinitely. One of the … [Read more...]
Chief Mignemi Returns as Head of Mount Morris Police
MOUNT MORRIS – Ken Mignemi has returned to his capacity as full-time Chief of Police. Mayor Joel Mike confirmed that Chief Mignemi resumed his position as of Monday, Oct. 3. Mike suspended Mignemi for two weeks following an investigation into reports of the Chief's interference with a roadside investigation on Aug. 19. In the Chief's absence, Officer Mark Brado was Officer in Charge. Village Police continue to operate in their … [Read more...]
Mignemi Suspended for Releasing Nunda Councilman from DWI Stop
MOUNT MORRIS – Police Chief Ken Mignemi is suspended for two weeks without pay for intervening in the roadside DWI investigation of a Nunda Town Councilmember. Mignemi said that he looks forward to returning to his position on Oct. 3. "I will be glad to have this behind me," said Mignemi, "and I look forward to getting back to work and serving the Village of Mount Morris as their Chief of Police." Multiple sources speaking on condition … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Mayor Suspends Chief Mignemi for 2 Weeks
UPDATE: Mignemi Suspended for Releasing Nunda Councilman from DWI Stop MOUNT MORRIS – The Village of Mount Morris decided to suspend Police Chief Ken Mignemi for two weeks without pay. According to a press release from Mayor Joel Mike, Mignemi is to be suspended without pay from Sept. 19 to Oct. 3. Mignemi will return to full time status as Chief of Police effective Oct. 3 and work from 6 a.mm to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Mayor Puts Chief Mignemi on Administrative Leave
UPDATE: Mignemi Suspended for Releasing Nunda Councilman from DWI Stop MOUNT MORRIS – Mount Morris Mayor Joel Mike has placed Mount Morris Police Chief Ken Mignemi on administrative leave. Mayor Mike confirmed Thursday evening that he placed Mignemi on leave, effective immediately. "Village Police Chief Ken Mignemi has been placed on Administrative leave, effective immediately, pending the outcome of an investigation into a disciplinary … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Police Arrest Two Teens for Starting May 4 Fire
MOUNT MORRIS – Mount Morris Police arrested two teenage boys on Thursday in connection to the fire that badly damaged a vacant apartment building at the Damonsville Street and Parker Road. According to a press release from Mount Morris Police Chief Ken Mignemi, Alex Gross, 17, and a 14-year-old boy were charged with felony Arson in the Third Degree, felony Burglary in the Third Degree, felony Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree and … [Read more...]
Hero Cop Fights Through Own Injuries to Help Victim After Horrific Car Crash
MOUNT MORRIS – A seriously injured Mount Morris Village Police Officer demonstrated his courage after hydroplaning into another vehicle Saturday morning when he cut himself from his destroyed patrol car with a knife and then used his fists and a hammer to break the window of the other car and tend to the victim, who was also seriously injured. According to Mount Morris Police Chief Ken Mignemi, Officer Jacob Zangerle's patrol car hydroplaned … [Read more...]